Episodios

  • When Everyone Knows Your Name
    Apr 15 2026
    Where Dave, Whitney, and Keelea process the church's bold new vision for multiplication and what happened when everyone wore name tags. They explore the difference between artificial connection and authentic community, discuss what "parish ministry" looks like in central Wisconsin, and explain why leadership is inviting feedback on a vision that's still forming. Whitney shares her transition off staff, the team reflects on mission trips that shaped their thinking, and they answer the question: "How do we get to a place where week five, we still remember names?" This isn't about building bigger—it's about going deeper and wider across the region.


    Books Mentioned:
    - Dwell by Dr. Barry Jones

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    36 m
  • Dead Then Alive Now
    Apr 8 2026

    Where Dave, Whitney, and Jon help us process Easter at Woodlands Church through Ephesians 2:1–10. They walk with us from "dead in sin" to the hope-filled words "but God," reminding us that salvation is by grace and that God is rich in mercy. They also reflect on Good Friday, the turtle illustration that got everyone's attention, and how faithfulness over time nourishes us like a steady meal. Together, they point us to our identity as God's workmanship—each of us a story made for His glory.

    Books mentioned:

    • A Long Obedience in the Same Direction — Eugene Peterson
    • Everything Is Never Enough (on Ecclesiastes)
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    43 m
  • Made New Not Upgraded
    Apr 3 2026

    Where Dave, Whitney, and Logan help us process Sunday's Woodlands Church sermon on being made new in Christ—not a spiritual upgrade, but real transformation. They talk through new motive, new focus, new authority, and new purpose, and why so much of discipleship feels like living in the in-between. Together, they invite us to resist individualism, lean into Scripture, and pursue life-giving community where we can be known and shaped "from one degree of glory to another" as Easter approaches.

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    43 m
  • Freedom When You Still Feel Stuck
    Mar 26 2026

    Where Dave, Whitney, and Justin reflect on Woodlands Church's No Longer message and what it means to be no longer slaves but free. They walk through Romans 7 in light of Romans 6–8, talk about spiritual identity vs. feelings, and why temptation doesn't mean we're defeated. Together, they call us toward freedom through confession, community, and honesty—especially in a culture marked by loneliness, anxiety, and feeling stuck. They also preview what's coming next in the series and invite us to share how Jesus is transforming us right now.

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  • Quiet Faithfulness and Bold Obedience
    Mar 11 2026

    Where Dave, Whitney, and Keelea celebrate Baptism Sunday at Woodlands Church—22 stories of God's faithfulness, real community, and courageous testimony. They reflect on baptism as a step of obedience and a powerful public declaration, then look back on our long walk through Acts, especially how the Holy Spirit leads the Church in both extraordinary and ordinary moments. They also preview the next series on gospel transformation—No Longer—and invite us to grab the study resources and keep processing together.

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    38 m
  • Breaking Free from Echo Chambers
    Feb 4 2026

    Where Dave, Whitney, and Jon revisit Sunday's Woodlands Church message from Acts 23 and talk about "the conspiracy" against Paul—and how the enemy still uses deception today. They help us spot echo chambers, avoid demonizing labels, and choose curiosity over judgment. We also wrestle with facts vs feelings and learn to trust God's Word when protection doesn't feel real. Finally, they remind us why genuine biblical community matters—so we can be known, challenged in love, and formed into Christ together.

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  • Building Bridges Not Walls
    Jan 22 2026

    Where Dave, Whitney, and Laura Woods unpack Pastor Jon's sermon on Paul's approach to a difficult conversation with a complicated audience, exploring how we can share our faith in an often-antagonistic world. They discuss responding with grace, building bridges, resisting judgment, and talking about what Jesus has done. We delve into the critical "us vs. them" mindset, learning how to overcome it by finding common ground and truly seeing others as image-bearers. They share personal insights on the challenges of applying grace to ourselves before extending it to others, and the profound impact of prayer on our hearts. Join us as we reflect on these vital steps for engaging with our community and world, trusting God's leading.

    Books mentioned:

    * Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute

    * The Prodigal Sister by John Piper

    * Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt

    * Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson

    * The Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson

    * Lycanus trilogy by James Islington

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    43 m
  • Take Courage in the Chaos
    Jan 29 2026
    Where Dave, Whitney, and Logan look back at Sunday's sermon from Acts 22–23 at Woodlands Church and ask what courage looks like when life feels chaotic. They talk about calling as faithful obedience (not a perfect plan we can "miss"), speaking truth with love, and how God's sovereignty protects His mission in Paul's story. We'll also reflect on how Jesus' words "take courage" meet Paul in loneliness—and how we can encourage one another the same way in our homes, workplaces, and daily rhythms.
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    46 m